Antiques & Collectables: Books, Manuscripts, Ephemera & Printed Matter

Is hideous prose and ghastly poetry more fabulous than great literature? Determined to find out, award-winning comedian Robin Ince has spent most o...

Following the success of Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Topps released two brand-new sets of collectable trading cards in 198...

Throughout history, fans have had numerous roles: personal items to cool the user, tools for religious and ceremonial events, symbols of royal powe...

How did the advertisers of the past sell magnetic corsets, carbolic smoke balls or even the first televisions? Which celebrities endorsed products?...

This book contains some of the most beautiful and fascinating lithographed images ever printed on cigar box labels. With topics like transportation...

Manchester is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom and has a history that stretches right back to Roman times. The city began life in ar...

This is a stunning tour through eight centuries of manuscript illumination. Known for their stunning displays of artistry and technique, Italian il...

The Bodley Bestiary is a medieval manuscript illuminated in Southern England around 1225-50. This beautiful calendar features 12 incredible illustr...

Many important and valuable rare books, manuscripts and artefacts related to Korea have been acquired by donations throughout the long history of t...